Needham, Mass. Real Estate Market - Single Family Market Snapshot for week ending May 7, 2011 Needham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending May 7, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Sharon, Mass. (Source MLSPIN)  Number of Homes on The Market                                           155 Average List Price                                                        $1,086,326 Average Market Time                                                     101 Days 05/13/2011

Needham, MA April Market Report Needham continues to flourish and homes sell very quickly in this luxury market especially when they are priced right no matter what season of the year we are in. There is an increase in units from year to year as well as in the price.   There were 6 more sales in April this year over last April. There are 130 single family homes on the market with average list price of  $1,149,151    These homes range from $399,900 to $3,295,000     There were 26 homes sold in the month of April  2011 and 42 homes went under agreement, with the highest concentration of sales being between $1,000,000 to $1,499,999 26 homes sold for 98% of the list price in the month of April 2011 21 homes sold for 98% of the list price in the month of April 2010 The average sale price wa... 05/09/2011

NEEDHAM'S NEWEST RESTAURANT Very nice and fresh, healthy food.  Great service and conveniently located right across from Staples and the other corner is Panera Bread Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Monday through Friday 6 AM to 9 PM Sat & and Sun 8 AM to 9 PM 11 Second Avenue, Needham, MA Please call ahead for pick up/delivery 781-455-8555 Fax orders to: 781-455-8510 They do deliver for a $15 minimum 30 minutes for delivery The food is beautifully presented and I love the freshness.  They offer soups, salads Pronti Smoothies, Signature Pronti's, Pronti Salads.  They also have a nice selection of drinks from Coffee, Chai, Check out the website for the menu http://www.prontibistro.com/#! It is very pleasant there and the staff is very accomodating.  The Phantom Gourme... 05/09/2011

    Needham, MA 02492, 02494 Housing Market Reports-April 2011 There are so many ways to look at meaningful statistics that can provide you valuable information in your due diligence method for valuing homes and real estate in the Needham, MA 02492, 02494 Single Family Housing Market Reports-April 2011. This report outlines the month of March 2011 in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 real estate market. 233 Country Way, Needham Market Report April 2011 132 Houses Actively on the Market in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 25 Houses have been Sold in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 35 Houses Under Agreement in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 6Houses have Expired from the market in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 3 Houses Canceled their listings in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 We are seeing Spring in action here, the number of lis... 05/09/2011

Needham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending April 30, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Sharon, Mass. (Source MLSPIN)  Number of Homes on The Market                                             140 Average List Price                                                         $1,095,166 Average Market Time                                                      109 Days 05/05/2011

Needham, Mass. Real Estate - Week ending April 23, 2011 Here is a brief snapshot of the real estate market for single family homes in Sharon, Mass. (Source MLSPIN)  Number of Homes on The Market                                             141 Average List Price                                                         $1,084,417 Average Market Time                                                      107 Days 04/29/2011

Local House Sellers Are A Stingy Bunch http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/needham/2011/04/local_house_sellers_are_unlike.html Boston Blobe Article link above. Wow did this article hit the nail on the head.  The homes are moving because the smart homeowner is re-positioning their home in the market.  They are willing to make a dramatic price reduction because they want their home sold. These homeowners are forward thinkers.  These homeowners are taking the long view of the market.  They have a smart real estate agent who is giving the very best advice to market their home and what is the most important marketing tool we have to sell their home? *THE PRICE*   Back in one of the presidential elections there was a powerful statement made, "It is the economy Stupid."  Well the powerful stat... 04/27/2011

Needham Spring Market 2011 Needham real estate market continues to be a very active luxury market.  The listings that are priced right come on the market and move quickly to a sale.  It appears that every price range is moving to sale at a quick pace. I would say that in the last 5 springs I have not seen the market this busy but it seems to have ignited this year starting about mid February.  Needham continues to attract potential buyers because of it's superb schools, close proximity to Boston and all major highways plus the commuter rail option here as well. The homes in Needham are more affordable than nearby communities such as Newton, Brookline, Wellesley, and Weston.  There are all lovely towns with great schools and transportation but Needham offers all these and a great value ... 04/25/2011

There are so many ways to look at meaningful statistics that can provide you valuable information in your due diligence method for valuing homes and real estate in the Needham, MA 02492, 02494 Single Family Housing Market Reports-March 2011. This report outlines the month of March 2011 in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 real estate market.   36 Gordon Road Needham 100 Houses Actively on the Market in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 19 Houses have been Sold in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 41 Houses Under Agreement in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 9 Houses have Expired from the market in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 3 Houses Canceled their listings in Needham, MA 02492, 02494 We are seeing Spring in action here, the number of listings, sales, and under agreement houses have jumped here.  Maybe it is the nice weath... 04/02/2011

  There are 110 single family homes on the market with average list price of $1,140,133 There were 20 homes sold in the month of March 2011 and 51 homes went under agreement. 20 homes sold for 97% of the list price in the month of March 2011 22 homes sold for 98% of the list price in the month of March 2010 The average sale price was $721,265 March 2011 The average sale price was $698,864 March 2010 The average list price was $744,290  March 2011 The average list price was $724,224  March 2010 In this market the buyers really cannot hesitate.  Properties are flying off the market at this point. 04/01/2011

Dover, MA Real Estate Market Here is the chart of home values from Zillow through February 2011Town of Dover Zillow Home Value IndexTown of Dover Home Values - Interactive chart List price 2007 to 2011 Town of Dover Median List PriceTown of Dover Home Values - Interactive chart Dover Value Index Town of Dover Zillow Home Value IndexTown of Dover Home Values - Interactive chart There isn't anything later in Dover for sale price since 2008 However the sales for from 3/31/2010 to 3/25/2011 was 47 single family homes with an average List Price of: $1,072,330 and Average Sale Price of $995,399 03/25/2011

Just a quick testimonial of the events this past week.   Wednesday I knocked it out of the Park with my SOC presentation in front of my BNI group.  1 hour condensed into 10 minutes...the members thought it was the best presentation in years..Why?  They mentioned my enthusiasm, my accurate references of what most are not doing...and the ease of explaining SOC in less than 10 minutes....   Thursday I visited a RE/MAX office in the South Shore of Massachusetts..22 agents were amazed of how they are secret agents in their business compared to me and how they can combat that by practicing Appreciation Marketing.  I explained to them a concept I see everyday.  I drive 1.5 hours to work every morning and again back home in the evening.  While driving I noticed everything in front of me as pote... 03/25/2011

  Petit Robert Needham 45 Chapel Street  Needham, MA 02492 (781) 559-0532 Train: Needham Center                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              http://www.petitrobertbistro.com/ What a delight this restaurant is.  It also happens to be about 300 feet from my office.  Excellent menu and really so healthy.  The wait staff is so very nice.  The ambiance is terrific.  The food simply superb.  Great restaurant to go to for lunch or dinner and they have a nice children's menu too. We were invited to a a gracious lunchen last week and it was tru... 03/24/2011

I will be blog about this great town of Needham and it's community of wonderful people, clubs, restaurants (for which we are well know for). I will also be updating the real estate market. There is a yearlong celebration of events t celebrate our 300th birthday.  In November of 2011 we will have a huge celebration at the newly renovated town Hall in the center of town at Highland and Great Plain Avenue in the "Great Hall."  I will be writing about the events before and after each event.   I have personal and intimate knowlege of this great town of Needham.  I have lived here since 1965.  We raised our son here and went through all the school experience.  My husband came to town in 1949 and so he has an even richer exerience.   I have taken the great Needham Local commuter rail from my e... 03/24/2011

Needham Real Estate Market = Hot In the past 7 days there have been 28 single family homes that have accepted offers.  Some of these homes are brand.  Needham has so much to offer and is truly insulated as far the real estate market is concerned.     I see this continuing in Needham throughout the entire spring market..  It is important to position the property in the market place to sell.  The first 2 weeks are critical to price correctly because that is when all the excitement is happening. Gone are the days when the seller was in the driver's seat.  That went away in 2005 or maybe earlier than that.  It is still a buyer's market.   03/23/2011

  1078 Greendale Ave., Needham, MA OPEN HOUSE 3/20/2011 Sunday March 20  1 - 2 PM   1078 Greendale Ave., Needham, MA  8 Room, 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bths, Finished Lower Level in Bird's Hill Area of Needham, MA  7/10 of a mile to Hersey Commuter Rail station and Bird's Hill Village  LinksVirtual TourPhoto GalleryFrontLiving RoomLiving room 2dining roomdining area kitchenkitchen 2kitchen 3master bedroombackyardDescriptionTucked away on private drive is this a wonderful 8 room, 4 bedroom Colonial. Lovely quarter acre. Sun-filled kitchen. Living room with fireplace & cathedral ceiling. Master bedroom with full bath. Finished basement great for office or playroom. Loads of storage space. Beautiful backyard. Easy access to commuter routes to Boston. Fantastic family neighborhood only 7/10 mile to He... 03/16/2011

Needham, MA Real Estate In The 128/95 Corridor Fairs Very Well There are 2 distinct tech corriders Route 495 beltway and Route 128/95 (which will always be know as 128).  Needham is very attractive to the home buyer because of all it has to offer in convenience to Boston all major highwasy, commuter rail and bus options.   Needham home prices are not as pricey as Newton, Wellesley, and Weston but Needham is in the convenient luxury price range and has faired well in the housing market in comparison to the other tech corrider.  We are seeing multiple offers and homes are selling so fast. In the 495 beltway the price range is $248,000 to $519,500 in the Hopkinton and Bellingham region.  Homes are lovely in these areas but one conclusion to the price difference one can come to is that is f... 03/13/2011

   Needham Neighbor Brigade                I received this letter tonight from my neighbor and she asked me to send it to everyone I knew and I thought this is a great way to do that by sharing it with all of you.  Please read the letter.  It is certainly a wonderful brigade.  Please pass it along to those you know too.  It is nice to know that others care and are there for you.  There are some links and information on the websites. Take a look at this and see what you think.  So many already do things but to have a network throughout the community is even better.  How this really suits Needham to a tee because it already such a wonderful caring community. ~ Pat Baker   Dear Friends and Neighbors,   Imagine how comforting it would be to know that a network of volunteers in your communi... 03/10/2011

A Needham MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase.A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Needham MA Home Inspec... 03/10/2011

Needham Single Family Homes Sold in 3 Months This will give a picture of the property, the list price and sold price, when sold.   Needham continues to be a great luxury market.  Needham homes are coming on the market and for the most part selling very quickly but it is all about the right list price.  When homes are appropriately priced to sell from the get go they do just that.  The wise seller will price their home to sell and find the best and most knowlegable Realtor(c) to market their home.   It takes some real expertice to sell a home in today's market.  The days are gone when you could "test the market"  There is no such animal.  When you test the market you loose.   The crucial time to price your home appropriately is at the time you list it.  As time goes by while that home is... 03/10/2011